CarVerify

Free Car Check

R779 ODP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,577 mi
Last recorded22,577 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 ODP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 22,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 22,577 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 21,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 20,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute offside both (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 20,135 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 19,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 19,957 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,740 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,774 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front brake binding but not significantly

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,627 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 13,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 11,529 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 May 2012 11,529 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 May 2011 11,470 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2008 4,229 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 3,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,225 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R779 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R779 ODP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R779 ODP?

You can check the full history of R779 ODP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R779 ODP registered?

R779 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R779 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 ODP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R779 ODP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R779 ODP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.